What Worked For You?

Can a former print broker turned real estate marketer show you the smartest way to scale during economic uncertainty? Jeff Charlton brings the answers, revealing his three-decade climb from buying struggling print shops with seller financing to running REIPrintMail, the mailing engine behind thousands of investors. He pulls back the curtain on recruiting sales talent, blending small acquisitions i...

What if the key to winning in business is the same as crossing an Ironman finish line? Christian Espinosa, a cybersecurity entrepreneur, Ironman triathlete, and author shares how emotional intelligence became the game changer that turned technical chaos into client trust and team clarity. After selling his first company too soon, he rebuilt with a mission of medical device work leading with both g...

Is your LinkedIn strategy unstoppable or ready for a makeover? Entrepreneur Colin Hirdman takes you inside his incredible 30-year success story, revealing how his latest venture, Rainmaker, turns LinkedIn into a powerful lead-generation machine. Gain his proven secrets for authentic engagement, precision-targeted outreach, and rock-solid partnerships built on trust. Colin’s actionable strategies e...

What if embracing your biggest blunders is the fastest way to build a breakthrough business? Serial entrepreneur Devon Dickinson answers with hard-won lessons from coaching high-school soccer, hiring prison inmates, and rallying teams around “big, hairy, audacious goals.” He reveals how radical transparency, relentless metrics, and a faith-first mindset turn failures into trust, ignite buy-in, and...

Have you ever wondered if your deepest personal struggles could become the foundation of your greatest business breakthroughs? Carly Pepin brings real answers as she shares how overcoming trauma and breaking free from comparison helped her find her true calling in coaching entrepreneurs. She didn’t just build a coaching business—she built a mission that turns pain into power and self-doubt into bo...

There’s a reason you’re doing what you’re doing—but is it your reason, or someone else’s? In this thoughtful and practical episode, coach Scott Maderer helps you cut through the noise of imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and outside expectations to reconnect with what actually matters to you. He shares hard-earned lessons from his own pivot from education to coaching, and simple mindset shifts...

Ever feel like something invisible is blocking your growth, even when you’re doing all the “right” things? In this raw, real-time episode, Frank gets coached live by human behavior specialist Carly Pepin, uncovering how internal and external growth barriers quietly shape your life and business. You’ll learn how to spot the patterns that keep you stuck, reconnect with your purpose, and let go of co...

What if the most powerful force in your business isn’t strategy, but commitment? Robert Bush brings hard-won insight from decades as a global deal maker, blending experience across continents, cultures, and capital. As CEO of Mutombo Coffee, co-founded with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, he’s building a mission-driven brand that uplifts African women farmers while navigating the complexities of inter...

What if the only thing holding you back is the story you keep telling yourself? Samuel Smith brings the answers as he shares how he overcame imposter syndrome, addiction, and a blue-collar mindset by engineering his own reality through discipline, honesty, and consistent action. From rebranding film projects to stepping into the spotlight of a national entrepreneurship competition, he proves that...

What if the key to growing your business wasn’t just strategy, but self-awareness and purpose? Elona Lopari, CEO of The Life School, brings clarity to that idea by sharing how visionary leadership, authentic branding, and inner alignment create lasting entrepreneurial success. She reminds us that “there is a reason you are doing what you are doing,” and that connecting with that purpose fuels resi...

Ever wondered what truly sets New York City real estate apart from the rest of the country? Scott Harris brings the answers, unpacking the complexities of NYC’s market from high-stakes co-op approvals to why a “luxury” apartment might just be a two-bedroom. He also shares how he launched Magnetic Real Estate with his unique Magnetic Method to help clients and agents align with purpose through each...

What could you learn from someone with 56 years of entrepreneurial experience who built two of the largest tax companies in the U.S.? John Hewitt reminds us that bold vision paired with the discipline to do what you say, even when it is uncomfortable, is a game changer. He also shares that after decades of wins and losses, the real key is learning from mistakes, adjusting your path, and starting e...

Are all of us built to create? Nick Jain thinks so and he’s got the track record to back it up, having led transformations at NASA, Comcast, and even NASCAR. He breaks down what it really takes to build something meaningful, whether you're navigating government red tape or scaling a private company, and why aligning with a mission matters more than chasing quick profits. He also shares how his pla...

Everyone has a journey and it is unique to ourselves. Sharon Riddle's journey is closer to the familiar model of single-family residential investing to multifamily investing. After enjoying success in both spaces, she got into the world of syndications to further their investment experience and expertise. Through it all, she shares how knowing your markets and controlling your mindset are constant...

What happens when a top 1% marketer rethinks the game? Colby Wegter shares how he went from running multiple agencies to coaching entrepreneurs on sustainable success—without burnout or bogus promises. From heart-stopping lessons (literally) to mastering the art of client relationships, this interview is packed with insights. By knowing your key motivations and mastering what is really important,...

Tax planning...a world full of opinions and sometimes more questions than answers. Can taking a polarizing approach help you get better results? Matthew Sercely thinks so.  And he has the business to prove it. By leveraging 30+ years of experience as an attorney as well as working with taxes, his approach to tax planning helps people focus on what most people really want...freedom.  And not just f...

Ever wanted to raise capital, but the idea of asking for money was intimidating or even terrifying? This is a common response for a lot of people and one not so easily overcome for many. Jayla Siciliano can relate, having been there. Not only has she raised capital for past ventures, but she also went on Shark Tank and was successful in getting a yes from the sharks. Through it all, she developed...

Vision is Vital. Ambition is Key. But if you have all that and your operations is not solid, you will have a very cool, ambitious mess. And that is not what you signed up for! Operations is a vital piece of any successful company. Done right, it can propel your company forward leaps and bounds. And while we all instinctively have an idea or even good knowledge on this, operations is still a huge p...

Do you want the gains or do you want the steady income? Most people that invest in the stock market go for the gains. It's fun, exciting, a little scary and definitely speaks to adventurous side of humanity. But there are some that prefer the steady income. Dividends specifically from their investments but the concern is that maybe it's not enough or doesn't return enough.  Enter Steve Selengut. B...

Higher-level education can be expensive. Degrees like an MBA are historically valued but is that still the case? And is it even a value add in today's day? John Cousins shares how the MBA can still be valuable but for entrepreneurs, results may vary.  In discussing the value of MBAs, we also learn about some of the key concepts to create strong fundamentals based on vision that drives what ent...

Can you obtain financial freedom by investing in dirt? Flipping dirt? You most certainly can make quite an impact on your world by learning about the world of land and its many uses. With so many parcels' sizes, terrains and locations throughout the county, the possibilities are far and wide on what can be done.  Brent Bowers has been able to make a career out of working land deals full time and c...

Opportunity is truly everywhere. As an immigrant, Max Emma came to the US and like many others had the cards stacked against him. But belief in yourself is an unstoppable force that when unleased sends you to places you didn't know were possible. As a result, he not only founded a bookkeeping business but turned it into a franchise that is growing and gaining momentum.  In a world where knowin...

Have you ever thought to yourself 'I am not creative'? A lot of people would answer that question with a yes. In a social media driven world where it feels like you need a new 'thing' every day to keep up, it can be overwhelming if not defeating. You can easily fall to the thinking that you don't have enough creativity to keep up.    David Sidoni would share otherwise. When you focus on value, som...

We all know about people getting gym memberships in January only to quit by February. But what about a gym that keeps people engaged throughout the year? Devan Gonzalez has built such a model by using out of the box thinking to come up with creative ways to make the gym flow. Furthermore, he has been able to franchise his business in so creative methods are now being replicated. With hard work and...

Do you really need to post on social media every day? Daniel Alfon is a master of LinkedIn and would argue this may not be your best strategy. LinkedIn is a different type of platform compared to the more exposure driven Facebook/Instagram/TikTok models. LinkedIn has a different breed of person who spends time on it and the people there tend to be much more relationship driven.  Daniel's strategie...